一括アップロードの準備方法

この記事では、一括アップロード完了後の整理作業にかかる時間を減らすための準備手順を紹介します。
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従来のフォルダ構成がDISCOでどのように反映されるか

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‍例1:階層化されたフォルダ構成を持つ従来のハードドライブ

アップロードの準備方法を理解するために、まずはUploaderがハードドライブ内の内容をDISCO内でどのように再現するかを見てみましょう。以下は、

一般的な階層化フォルダパスの例です。

To understand how to prepare for an upload, let’s take a look at how the Uploader recreates the contents of your hard drive inside DISCO.

This is an example of a common nested folder path:  

  • > Catalog
  • >> Band = "Racing"
  • >>> Album = "Real Dancing"
  • >>>> Folders for “Instrumentals”, “Mains” etc
  • >>>>> Folders for file formats - “wavs” and “mp3s”.

ハードドライブ上のファイル構成(スクリーンショット):

Hard drive folder structure

このアップロードがDISCO内でプレイリストとしてどのように表示されるか:

playlists appear in disco after bulk upload
ファイルが含まれているフォルダは、DISCO内でプレイリストとして作成されます。この例では、「wavs」と「mp3s」のプレイリストがBrowseに表示されます。親フォルダは無視され、DISCO内には表示されません。

上でハイライト表示されているCatalogフォルダをアップロードすると、DISCO内に「wavs」や「mp3s」という名前のプレイリストが何百個も作成されてしまい、整理しづらくなってしまいます。

mp3s uploaded with metadata
wavs uploaded without metadata

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DISCOでは、アップロードしたWAVファイルごとに自動的にMP3が作成されます。一方、上の例では同じ音源のMP3フォルダとWAVフォルダの両方をアップロードしているため、結果として各トラックがDISCO内に2重に存在することになります。

同じ音源のこの2つの形式は、MP3に含まれるメタデータを保持しつつ高解像度のWAVファイルも残せるよう、DISCO内でマージする必要があります。

例2:階層を減らしたフォルダ構成

Let’s take a look at what an ideal folder structure would look like prior to uploading to DISCO:

  1. The album folder containing the audio files is named “Artist - Album,” which becomes the playlist name in DISCO.
  2. All files are stored together - WAVs and MP3s, mains and instrumentals.
  • You can arrange Instrumentals and other versions in separate folders, according to preference.
Flattened folder structure

How will these folders and files initially appear in DISCO?

  • One playlist called “Artist - Album” contains all the WAV & MP3 files.
  • The MP3s have artwork and metadata.
  • The WAVs only have a title, which reflects the original file name.
  • Use the Merge tool to pair your WAVs and MP3s manually.
wavs and mp3s in a playlist after upload
WAVs and MP3s can be paired in bulk (by our Onboarding team) IF they were uploaded in the same folder and have identical file names, and you are on an qualifying plan.

The result after merging:

  • One playlist contains all files off an album.
  • WAVs and MP3s are paired and available for each track.
  • Metadata remains intact.

(I created the Instrumentals section after upload.)

merged wavs and mp3s highlighted in track info hover

Preparing your Files and Folders

First, you may want to duplicate your entire catalog before rearranging it - just in case you want to revert back to your original organization structure.

  • Rename album folders to include the artist name: “Artist - Album”
  • Drag all files from the WAV and MP3 folders into the renamed album folder
  • It is fine to keep  separate folders for Instrumentals/other versions if you’d like them in separate playlists in DISCO.
Hard drive folder for a bands album
  • Open each folder and check to make sure that all file names are clean and identical (a 1:1 match) with the names of the WAVs and MP3s; the only thing that should be different is the extension, e.g. “.mp3,” “.wav,” etc.
  • It is best practice to include an artist’s name in the track title, e.g. “The Beatles - Let it be.wav.” This helps prevent two different songs with the same name from getting merged accidentally.
  • Every unique audio version should have a unique file name.
  • Delete any unnecessary nested folders (WAV, MP3, etc.)
clean folders ready for upload

Quickly Rename Files with the NameChanger app

Download and open the NameChanger app, and find the files you are working with on your hard drive.

  • Drag the files into NameChanger:
Namechanger app
  • Hide file extensions from the Options menu before continuing:
Namechanger app options to hide extensions

The NameChanger app includes the following editing functionalities:

  • Character insertion/removal
  • Find and replace
  • Change case
  • Sequencing

Run the Uploader

Double check that all your folder and file names are correct, and add them to the Uploader. You’ll receive an email once the upload has completed.

Learn more about troubleshooting bulk uploads to ensure faster transfers.

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